The sky’s the limit at Ink48’s upgraded “Heaven Over Hell” Penthouse Suite. A refreshing escape from the energetic Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood below, the renovated suite is a gleaming jewel box suspended above the city that inspires memorable Manhattan moments.

The week of 24 August will see two of London’s top barmen – Polo Bar manager Elias Yiallouris and Tanqueray mixologist Tim Homewood – takeover the marina-side BlueWave cocktail bar at OneOcean Club. Voted bar of the year at the London 2014 Lifestyle Awards and Best Mixology at the London 2014 Club and Bar Awards, the Polo Bar maintains a reputation as one of London’s most desirable watering holes.

For our first evening at The Horseshoe Inn, we kicked off with some champagne in the bar area, which was laden with leather chesterfields and plump sofas near the fireplace. Dinner was at 8, with an appetiser of pigs trotter mousse, sprinkled with crackling. We feasted on grouse, teal and red deer, all caught locally

With the winter holidays approaching, thoughts soon turn to skiing. What better way to celebrate the festive period than in the snow- whether it’s racing down a slope or relaxing in a lodge, the mountains have something for everyone. From out of this world party chalets, to romantic luxury lodge hideaways- we’ve put together a list of the best chalets in the Alps to cater to every taste.

At K Spa the Baobab African Ritual starts with a relaxing full body exfoliation, followed by a “feel good” massage and cooling therapy for the legs. The sublime relaxing ritual harnesses the unique powerful ingredients produced by the African Baobab tree, which are exotic in nature and rich in nutrients.

I chose to stay at The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler, which is in an excellent location, right next to the mountain gondola, and next to the driving range of the golf course (the latter of which is obviously closed during winter). My room had a view over the driving range, and I could see the heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub – perfect for gauging when to go down …

The Mayflower Hotel is located in the shopping district, and only a couple of blocks away from Seattle’s Famous Pike Place Market – a must-see for any foodie. The hotel was built in 1927 and has been lovingly restored to reflect a more elegant era.

Set a stone’s throw from the epicentre of South Kensington, the charming Ampersand Hotel resides within a few minutes walk of historical landmarks The Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A and Royal Albert Hall …a welcome dose of culture by anyone’s standards.

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